Uniform Post-Labor Day Start for Michigan Schools The Detroit Free Press reports that Gov. Granholm signed a bill yesterday to require all public schools in the state to start after Labor Day. Polls show that a majority of voters prefer an extra week of summer vacation in August with their kids. Starting next school year, schools must open after Labor Day unless they have union contracts specifying an earlier start (new contracts will be required to have the new start date). The law doesn't affect private schools, universities or year-round public schools, but it does apply to charter schools. Read STARTING SCHOOL AFTER LABOR DAY: More time to have fun in the Freep Related Areas Community Community > Chambers of Commerce Community > Government Community > Schools & Education Five Things You Need to Know about Michigan Lodging & Travel Lodging & Travel > Bed & Breakfasts Lodging & Travel > Cabins, Cottages & Rental Homes Lodging & Travel > Destinations Lodging & Travel > Hotels & Motels Lodging & Travel > Rental Companies Lodging & Travel > Resorts Lodging & Travel > Tours & Travel Companies More Links Latest Michigan news & stories from Absolute Michigan!   Main Michigan News Page Posted/updated Sep 30, 2005 by Andrew McFarlane (Absolute Michigan) Go Back One Page

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